Bagatelle — Sponberg/Waters Fast Sloop

A custom lightweight performance sloop commissioned in 1997 to create a boat that could plane in under 20 knots of wind, point really well and sail fast upwind, while maintaining elegant aesthetics comparable to traditional cruising yachts.

Construction

Cold-molded wood-epoxy hull featuring tongue-and-groove western red cedar strip planking with Spanish cedar and mahogany ring frames. Carbon fiber spade rudder with trim tab. Stainless steel fin keel with lead bulb and dagger board.

Performance Features

• Forte carbon fiber mast (painted tan) with spare included
• Water ballast system with high-capacity pump (20-second transfer)
• Nine sails including multiple racing and cruising configurations
• Harken electric winch in cockpit

Interior

Main cabin with settee berths and drop-leaf table, forward cabin, galley with ice box, head with Lavac manual toilet, and navigation station.